New YorkNatural lake, 2,550 acres, Clinton County
Upper Chateaugay Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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TodayOct 26
7-8kt
WNW, gusts 16
High 55°F, rain 31%
Good -
TueOct 27
2-4kt
NNW, gusts 8
High 45°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
WedOct 28
2-3kt
SSW, gusts 6
High 55°F, rain 0%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
5-9kt
SW, gusts 17
High 64°F, rain 1%
Good -
FriOct 30
5-9kt
W, gusts 16
High 57°F, rain 25%
Good -
SatOct 31
2-4kt
W, gusts 8
High 55°F, rain 8%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-5kt
SW, gusts 9
High 58°F, rain 21%
Use caution
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Upper Chateaugay
Over the next 7 days on Upper Chateaugay Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Thursday, with gusts to about 17 kt. Wednesday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Tuesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Reading a lake wind forecast
Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.
On a lake the size of Upper Chateaugay, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.
The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.
Upper Chateaugay Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Upper Chateaugay Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: W wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 55°F. Sunday: SW wind 2 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 58°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Upper Chateaugay Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Monday looks best, with WNW wind around 7 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Upper Chateaugay Lake wind forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.
What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?
We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.
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